Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 464,490 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
464,490
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
112th
of 219 countries
All-time high
528,269
in 2021
All-time low
61,068
in 1970
Years of data
53
1970–2024
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Costa Rica, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Costa Rica is 464,490, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Costa Rica peaked at 528,269 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 61,068, in 1970.
That places Costa Rica 112th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 61,068 | — |
| 1971 | 67,688 | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 77,828 | +15.0% |
| 1973 | 94,490 | +21.4% |
| 1974 | 106,511 | +12.7% |
| 1975 | 111,538 | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 116,037 | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 121,202 | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 134,350 | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 135,830 | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 133,909 | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 130,347 | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 122,836 | -5.8% |
| 1984 | 117,412 | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 112,531 | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 114,655 | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 116,928 | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 118,357 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 123,052 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 130,553 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 139,303 | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 151,513 | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 160,291 | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 169,777 | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 179,440 | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 183,162 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 192,678 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 227,328 | +18.0% |
| 1999 | 254,597 | +12.0% |
| 2000 | 255,643 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 280,341 | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 288,965 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 339,763 | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 347,244 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 374,428 | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 377,924 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 380,813 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 405,584 | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 413,686 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 419,453 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 427,760 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 447,280 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 460,235 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 460,252 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 462,855 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 467,513 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 476,668 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 504,316 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 505,328 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 528,269 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 501,018 | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 479,766 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 464,490 | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 98,968 | 61,068 | 134,350 | 9 |
| 1980s | 122,586 | 112,531 | 135,830 | 10 |
| 1990s | 178,864 | 130,553 | 254,597 | 10 |
| 2000s | 338,967 | 255,643 | 405,584 | 9 |
| 2010s | 454,002 | 413,686 | 504,316 | 10 |
| 2020s | 495,774 | 464,490 | 528,269 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More education data for Costa Rica
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Costa Rica?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Costa Rica was 464,490 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 528,269 in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 61,068 in 1970.
- How does Costa Rica rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 112th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release